Meaning
gentleman
In a sentence
Quel gentiluomo mi ha aperto la porta.
That gentleman opened the door for me.
Chi è quel gentiluomo con il cappello nero?
Who is that gentleman with the black hat?
Non fare il gentiluomo solo davanti agli altri.
Don't act like a gentleman only in front of others.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| gentiluomo | masculine · singular |
| gentiluomini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- More literary or old-fashioned than uomo; in everyday speech, signore often fits better for polite address.
- Use it for a man with refined manners, not just any adult male; otherwise it can sound exaggerated or ironic.
- Plural is gentiluomini, an irregular form learners often miss.
- plural gentiluomini